Creamsoda

Creamsoda ASN, RN

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  1. 100/p

    Creamsoda replied to AngelKissed857's topic in General Nursing

    Not quite the same thing. when measuring SBP by palpation, you are getting a fairly accurate systolic number. If you can't feel the pulse, you can use a doppler to listen for the pulse return. Its...

  2. Inappropriate CNA behavior?

    Creamsoda replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Nursing

    Shes only been there around 6 months? Definitely not a long time. People may not have complained yet. You should say something to your instructor. The more this is reported early on, the more likely...

  3. Would You do This Commute?

    Creamsoda replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    Ok I get wear and tear to some degree and it does cost money to maintain, more gas, it certainly adds up, but then what is really the point of having a vehicle if you don't drive it? If you can afford...

  4. Would You do This Commute?

    Creamsoda replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh that blew my mind when I traveled in LA. 6 mile drive too over 1 hr. *****!!!!! It was absolutely insane. Ive commuted 1 hr before, but on mostly highway where to me its relatively relaxing....

  5. Would You do This Commute?

    Creamsoda replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    I used to live 40 miles from my work. the other local hospital was 15 minutes. I could have worked there but had only heard bad things about the hospital. I still only ever hear bad things and would...

  6. Is 28 too old to become a travel nurse?

    Creamsoda replied to jchristine89's topic in Travel

    Ok this makes a bit more sense then. My eyes are still rolling out of my head but I see the perspective now. Ok, seriously go travel. Right now. I have a feeling you havent traveled far from your...

  7. Is 28 too old to become a travel nurse?

    Creamsoda replied to jchristine89's topic in Travel

    if shes not carefull, 35 will kick her in the rear before she knows it and she will be deemed "advanced maternal age". Lord, then

  8. ALS and ATLS, both needed for CCU nurse?

    Creamsoda replied to jake5497's topic in Critical Care

    Basic ACLS is what most places will want/require. Anything above and beyond that is just nice to have. TNCC, ATLS, CCRN/CMC/CSC certifications if you already have critical care experience etc. Most...

  9. Told to fake vital signs

    Creamsoda replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where do you live? Make an anoymous report the the state and JACHO of its the US...oh and find a job now because you likely will be fired because they will prob figure it was you, but you do not want...

  10. Coping w/th working outside a desired specialty

    Creamsoda replied to destirichardson's topic in General Nursing

    Sure it sucks you didn't get what you wanted but keep in mind that anyone you take care of needs to be cared for. Whether its a kid or grandma. Imagine when you are taking care of "regular people", or...

  11. Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    Creamsoda replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    Team player is a great thing. But only if theres actually a good team. In this situation there is no "team". So being a team player is completely

  12. Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    Creamsoda replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man this is so easy. Basically you need to accept you will never try to depend on her if the occasion arises. Because she has proven this is a completely one sided relationship. You just literally...

  13. Would you let a relationship affect your job advancement?

    Creamsoda replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    How long have you been with him? Doesnt seem like that long the way it sounds. I mean do you have to end it if you go to the other job full time? Cant you just see how things go? If it fizzles out, it...

  14. Am I too old to become an RN??

    Creamsoda replied to bananerz84's topic in LPN to RN

    Dear god, I though you were maybe 60 and close to retirement before I read this and wondering if it would be financially worth it or something. But your 32. One foot in the grave. yes it will be worth...

  15. Working in Spokane Vs Coeur D'Alene

    Creamsoda posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    We are looking at relocating to Coeur D'Alene area/post falls next spring. I am a critical care nurse with >10 years experience. I know Washington is unionized and Idaho is definitely not so have...

  16. What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    Creamsoda replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    Actually this year wasn't too bad. Usually its the water bottle. How many do I need when I really only have one I like thats not from work anyway. But we got a dry bag (live in an outdoorsy area), and...

  17. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

    Creamsoda replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ill post with you as a fellow tall nurse! I even wear danskos which make me about a 6 foot woman. Whats with that!!! Oh man and the pain of finding scrub pants long enough. Thankfully the scrub...

  18. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

    Creamsoda replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

    Im not really sure what your wanting from this field then (or any field really wether it be customer service to a CEO or astronaut). Ultimately you are here to take care of patients. Like any other...

  19. Doctors Say the Darnedest Things

    Creamsoda replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely my favorite

  20. Don't do the physicians work!

    Creamsoda replied to ModernRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And what is the deal with you wanting to scold everyone. In a decent hospital with a decent culture of safety, rarely does a nurse or a physician get "scolded". There are many times where things may...

  21. Don't do the physicians work!

    Creamsoda replied to ModernRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is absurd. If thats how you think it should be, then get rid of RN's. Replace with robots or other unlicensed personel. In a perfect world all of us...nurses and doctors would all know everything...

  22. Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    Creamsoda replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Thats like anyones worst nightmare. The poor family. You did great though. But thats really traumatizing for everyone. I hope he makes

  23. Weight loss for nurses

    Creamsoda replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed The amount of misconceptions, or will full ignorance in general is astounding to me. A little bit of reading/research will show your main points to be true. Theres many responders here who get...

  24. Weight loss for nurses

    Creamsoda replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    Also theres so many diets out there. The more restrictive it is the more likely you will "fail". But all these different "diets" (ketogenic, paleo, low carb, high carb, weight watchers) are all a...

  25. Weight loss for nurses

    Creamsoda replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    Its tough weather you want to lose 10 lbs or 100 lbs. The key is prep. Meal prep. Meal prep all your lunches for you shifts a 4-6 days worth at one time. overall its a time saver and you can stay on...